Khi tôi thấy trong các chiến lợi phẩm có một áo choàng đẹp sản xuất ở Si-na, hai ký bạc, và một thỏi vàng hơn nửa ký, tôi sinh lòng tham và đã lấy chúng. Này, chúng đang được chôn giấu dưới đất, ở giữa lều của tôi, và số bạc nằm bên dưới.”
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse is from Joshua speaking. He admits to taking valuable items from Jericho, which he was not supposed to do. He hid these items in his tent, showing his guilt and disobedience.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine if you found a really cool toy in a place you weren't supposed to take anything from. Joshua did something similar but with valuable things from a city. He hid them like a kid would hide a toy they shouldn't have taken.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Joshua 7 was written by Joshua or his contemporaries around 1400-1300 BCE. It is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites entering the Promised Land. The audience would have been the Israelites themselves, and the cultural setting was one of warfare and divine command.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, if someone takes something that doesn't belong to them and hides it, it's the same as lying. This verse reminds us that hiding our wrongdoings doesn't make them go away and can lead to deeper trouble.